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Scientific Name: Ilex verticillata 'Spravy'

Also Known As

  • Ilex verticillata 'Berry Heavy'
  • Berry Heavy Winterberry Holly

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 6'-8'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® plant details

Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy®

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: aquifoliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 6 FT - 8 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, fall interest, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy®

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This 6-10' native shrub was selected (after many years of watching) because it loses its leaves early enough to reveal a spectacular fall-winter show of large bright orange-red berries. Sun/Med-Wet
Plant for a spectacular winter show of large bright red berries; food for small mammals and more than 48 species of birds. Ilex v. 'Jim Dandy' is a suitable male pollinator. 6-8'. Loves a rich moist soil.
Spectacular heavy set of bright red berries in fall through winter on deciduous 6' x 6' plants.

Gardening facts about Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy® plant

How to Grow Ilex verticillata Berry Heavy®

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • birds
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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